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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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